Cultural Dos and Taboos

1. The left hand is taboo. Never give, take or eat anything with the left hand.

2. Men and women should dress modestly. Avoid wearing shorts and mini-skirts in public, especially villages.

3. Expect to bargain in the market place.

4. Never photograph people without their permission. Never photograph anything concerning the military government.

5. Be cognizant of -- and sensitive to -- ethnic differences. In Burundi, most of the population is divided among Bahutus (Hutus) and Batutsis (Tutsis).